Respiratory Therapy Approaches to the Patient with Sepsis

Early, goal-directed therapies, including effective oxygen delivery, are essential in providing good outcomes for the patient with sepsis. Understanding sepsis and the mechanisms that drive oxygen delivery is important in determining appropriate therapies to support oxygenation. Noninvasive modes of oxygen delivery, including noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, should be used early and escalated as determined by the patient’s clinical signs and symptoms.